W can do 25% of a work in 30 days, X can do of the work in 10 days, Y can do 40% of the work in 40 days and Z can do of the work in 13 days. Who will complete the work first ?
Correct Answer :
Z
Solution :
The correct option is Z.
To determine who will complete the work first, we need to calculate the total number of days each person takes to complete 100% (or 1 whole part) of the work. The person who takes the fewest days will complete the work first.
Let's calculate the total time required for each person step-by-step:
1. For W:
W can do 25% of the work in 30 days.
To find the time taken for 100% of the work, we set up the relation:
Total days for W = 30 days × (100% / 25%)
Total days for W = 30 × 4 = 120 days.
2. For X:
X can do
of the work in 10 days.
To find the time taken for the whole work (1 unit):
Total days for X = 10 days × 4 = 40 days.
3. For Y:
Y can do 40% of the work in 40 days.
To find the time taken for 100% of the work:
Total days for Y = 40 days × (100% / 40%)
Total days for Y = 40 × 2.5 = 100 days.
4. For Z:
Z can do
of the work in 13 days.
To find the time taken for the whole work (1 unit):
Total days for Z = 13 days × 3 = 39 days.
Conclusion:
Comparing the total days taken by each person:
- W takes 120 days
- X takes 40 days
- Y takes 100 days
- Z takes 39 days
Since Z takes the minimum number of days (39 days) to complete the entire work, Z will complete the work first.
Access expert-curated educational resources and study materials—completely free.
Create, conduct, and manage professional online assessments with Mindyard. Perfect for teachers and institutes.
Copyright © 2026 Mindyard. All Rights Reserved.